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Malaysia Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysia Sun
CSK stars Raina, Harbhajan, Bravo reunite in celebratory mode in UK
Birmingham [UK], July 23 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stars Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Dwayne Bravo were seen in a celebratory mode during the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) in the UK. Raina, Harbhajan, Bravo, and Chawla have all represented Chennai Super Kings in the past. While Raina and Bravo have been involved in multiple title-winning seasons with the Men in Yellow, Harbhajan played two seasons in 2018 and 2019, picking up 23 wickets in total and lifting the title in the 2018 season. Chawla donned the yellow colours in the 2020 season, taking six wickets. All these stars were in unison to celebrate the birthday of the West Indies Champions team owner, Ajay Sethi. Singer Navraj Hans was also present at the event. The evening was filled with laughter, good food, and great company. The West Indies Champions, known for their thrilling performances on the field in the World Championship of Legends, were delighted to have Harbhajan and Raina join in the festivities. The birthday celebration was a perfect blend of fun, music, and camaraderie, showcasing the strong bond between the team and its owner. 'We are thrilled to be a part of this special celebration and wish Ajay a very happy birthday,' said Harbhajan. Meanwhile, Raina said, 'It is always a pleasure to spend time with Ajay Sethi and the West Indies Champions. Here's to many more successful years ahead!' The World Championship of Legends 2025 features many other legends of the game as well, including Shikhar Dhawan, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and more. While India Champions lost their opening game to South Africa Champions and will take on Australia Champions on Saturday, West Indies Champions started with a tie against South Africa Champions and pulled off a close win against England Champions. They will next play Australia Champions on Wednesday. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: 'India won, then lost' - Suresh Raina makes huge series prediction
India captain Shubman Gill at Lord's Cricket Ground (Photo by) Despite India trailing 1-2 in the ongoing Test series against England, former cricketer Suresh Raina has backed the team to pull off a sensational comeback. The veteran believes that the Shubman Gill-led side has shown enough grit and character to turn things around in the final two Tests. India lost the third Test at Lord's by just 22 runs, falling short while chasing 193 despite a fight from the lower order. Despite momentum being on the hosts' side, Raina remains optimistic. 'They will do it. They have that sense of desire, perseverance and determination,' Raina told ANI. 'Gill will make his mark, as a batter and as a captain. I think he has done really well.' Gill has led by example so far, scoring 607 runs in six innings at a staggering average of 101.16. The 25-year-old has already hit three centuries, with a top score of 269. He's found strong support from Rishabh Pant (425 runs), KL Rahul (375 runs), Ravindra Jadeja (327 runs), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (233 runs). India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England 'India won, then India lost, then won, then lost (talking about sessions during the Test series). But Shubman Gill as a player, has done well. He has scored runs. Washington Sundar has done well,' Raina added. 'Then we saw how KL Rahul batted, offered some solidity as an opener and got good support from Yashasvi Jaiswal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These things are considered normal in Iceland - View listing Novelodge Undo Then Rishabh Pant, he has batted so differently and his wicketkeeping has been great.' Poll Do you believe India can make a comeback in the Test series against England? Yes, they will win the next two Tests No, it's unlikely The crucial 4th Test begins on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Raina is currently part of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) season two. The India vs Pakistan fixture in the tournament was recently called off by organisers, who issued an apology citing discomfort caused to Indian legends and fans. Shikhar Dhawan had earlier made it clear he would not play Pakistan, citing geopolitical reasons. Raina too, sided with the decision to not play against Pakistan, retweeting a post by WCL sponsors reiterating why they will not be associated with or participate in any WCL match involving Pakistan. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
No Virat Kohli, No MS Dhoni: Suresh Raina Reveals His All-Time World XI; Picks 4 Indian Players
In a surprising move that stirred debates among fans, former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina unveiled his all-time World XI, leaving out two of India's most iconic cricketers, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. The announcement came ahead of his participation in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, where he continues to play alongside Indian greats. Raina's Star-Studded World XI Raina's list reflects his admiration for classic cricketing legends and all-rounders who changed the game. His selected XI features a heavy dose of spinners and includes four Indian cricketing legends, but curiously misses out on two of the biggest names in recent Indian cricket history. Here's Suresh Raina's World XI: Openers: Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar Middle Order: Vivian Richards, Gary Sobers All-Rounders: Yuvraj Singh, Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff Spinners: Shane Warne, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Saqlain Mushtaq Impact Player: Paul Adams No Place for Dhoni or Kohli The omission of MS Dhoni, one of India's most successful captains and a legendary wicketkeeper-batsman, raised quite a few eyebrows. Similarly, Virat Kohli, a modern-day great and one of the top run-scorers across formats, was also missing from Raina's XI. Though Raina didn't explain his reasoning, the decision has led to an avalanche of fan reactions across social media platforms, with many questioning the logic behind such exclusions. WCL 2025 and the Legends' League Suresh Raina is currently participating in the WCL 2025 tournament as part of the India Champions squad, which includes other former stars such as Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, and the Pathan brothers. The league has brought together legends from different cricketing nations, making it a nostalgic and entertaining spectacle for fans worldwide.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
'I think its a doctors call': Raina on 'legend' Bumrah playing 4th Test at Manchester
Birmingham [UK], July 20 (ANI): Former Indian middle-order batter Suresh Raina hailed pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his performances during the ongoing series against England away from home, calling him a "legend". He also said that the pacer playing the fourth Test is down to a "doctor's call" as his workload is under management following a lengthy injury lay-off. The availability of Bumrah, who is playing only three Tests during the ongoing series against England due to workload management, will be a big talking point as the team bus heads to Manchester for the fourth Test at Old Trafford. With the series being 2-1 in favour of England, there have been reports that Bumrah could feature in the fourth Test to give India a chance to level the series. Speaking to ANI at Birmingham, where he is due to his participation in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL), Raina said about Bumrah playing the fourth Test, "I think it is a doctor's call to be very honest. I know my body. I know my doctor. I know what guidelines he is giving me, how to play the game." "So I think with Bumrah, I think he is a legend. I think he knows his body. He knows his workload, how to manage himself and look at his performance at Lord's, he registered his place in the Lord's Honours Board (with a five-wicket haul)," he added. Raina said that while a little rest is important for Bumrah since he is playing Test cricket after a long injury layoff following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia earlier this year, in the next Test, the team management would like to have him in the team. "Rishabh Pant had an injury on his finger to. So it is very important for both of them (to play fourth Test). If they have to draw the series or if they have to try to win the team, then I think it will be very important for both of them to feature in the fourth Test," he added. In two Tests so far, Bumrah has taken 12 wickets at an average of 21.00, with two five-wicket hauls and is the second-highest wicket-taker so far. Bumrah has been extremely prolific over last two years or so, winning the 'Player of the Tournament' award during T20 World Cup 2024 for his 15 wickets at an average of 8.26, taking a massive 32 wickets in five Tests during a dissappointing BGT for India in late-2024 to early 2025, even winning the first Test at Perth as a captain. He finished the year 2024 with 86 international wickets in 21 matches at an average of just over 13 and five five-wicket hauls. Speaking ahead of the fourth Test, Indian assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate said about Bumrah as quoted by ESPNCricinfo, "We will make that call (on Bumrah) in Manchester still. We know we have got him for one of the last two Tests. It is pretty obvious that the series on the line now in Manchester so there will be a leaning towards playing him," he added. "But again, we have got to look at all the factors: how many days of cricket are we going to get up there, what do we feel is our best chance of winning that game, and then how that fits in together with The Oval. And looking at the last two games holistically as part of the series," he continued. Pant has been the second-highest run-getter in the series with 425 runs in six innings at an average of 70.83, with two centuries and two fifties. His runs have come at a stunning strike rate of over 78. He faced an injury while wicketkeeping at Lord's. While Dhruv Jurel took up the wicketkeeping duties, Pant batted, scoring 74 and 9 despite his injury. Speaking on Pant, Ten Doeschate sounded hopeful, "He (Pant) will bat in Manchester before the Test. Look, I do not think you are going to keep Rishabh out of the Test no matter what. He batted with quite a lot of pain in the third Test, and it is only going to get easier and easier on his finger. And keeping is obviously the last part of the process to make sure that he can keep. We do not want to go through that again where we have to replace the keeper halfway through innings," he added. The assistant coach also hinted on Jurel, saying, "Jurel's in the equation, but I mean obviously if Rishabh's fit, he plays the next Test and does both," he noted. (ANI)
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Restoration work at Srinagar's Vachar Nag Temple begins
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Secretary Atal Dullu and Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo on Saturday (July 19, 2025) initiated the restoration and rebuilding work at the historically revered Vachar Nag Temple in Srinagar. The temple was abandoned in the 1990s when Kashmiri Pandits left the Valley in the wake of rising militancy in the Kashmir valley. The Chief Secretary, while reviewing different project components at the site, directed the officers to execute the work at a fast pace, strictly adhering to the set timelines and quality standards as envisioned under the project guidelines. He emphasised that the work was aimed at restoring the temple's centuries-old past glory and preserving its cultural and architectural legacy. Mr. Dullu said the temple held significant historical, cultural and religious importance, reflecting Kashmir's diverse cultural society. He said the renovation work would revive and preserve the temple's aesthetic, heritage and social values. The public, particularly members of the Pandit community from various parts of the country, participated in the event to initiate to restoration work and sought blessings from Shri Vachar Sahab. Earlier, the Chief Secretary was apprised that the work on the project is being executed by R&B Srinagar at a cost of ₹4.58 crore, which included conservation and restoration of the main temple structure, earth filling around the temple precincts to restore the site's original topography, construction of an entry gate to provide a formal and aesthetic look, construction of a toilet block, and desilting of the egress channel up to Gilsar Lake to be undertaken by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. 'This restoration marks an important milestone in the preservation of Kashmir's rich religious and cultural heritage, and the community looks forward to the completion of the project with great reverence,' Amit Raina, a member of the Zaara Foundation, said. The Vishwa Hindu Samaj and the Zaara Foundation welcomed the beginning of the restoration and rebuilding work at the temple. Mr. Labroo, who has identified, revived and restored scores of temples as the Deputy Commissioner of Budgam before, personally toured the Vachar Nag temple and took stock of the work. Mr. Raina described the initiative as 'a significant step to revive an important spiritual and cultural landmark'. In 2024, former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya played a pivotal role in ensuring the start of the restoration efforts. He visited the temple site, once considered a hub of militancy in the old city of Srinagar. He had assured Hindu devotees of his commitment to support the temple's restoration. Meanwhile, Mr. Raina thanked J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for his personal interest and involvement in facilitating the grant necessary for the temple's renovation.
